Post-World War II

img Inside repatriation ship (ddr-densho-397-382)

The caption in the photo album reads "A slave ship! Their qtrs to sleep, eat and talk during the voyage." Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-382/

img Former hotel in Matsushima (ddr-densho-397-157)

The caption in the photo album reads "Formerly a hotel, now the residence of CG IX Corps in Matsushima". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-157/

img Nisei soldier at summit of mountain (ddr-densho-397-321)

The caption in the photo album reads "A wild Hakodate fox on the summit of Hakodate Yama Feb. '47". The "wild fox" is Takashi Matsui. Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-321/

img Japanese man (ddr-densho-397-94)

The caption in the photo album reads "Ex Wo Nakaharu". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-94/

img Four men (ddr-densho-397-145)

Four men pose for the camera during the Allied occupation of Japan.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-145/

img Two Nisei soldiers in front of jeep (ddr-densho-397-294)

The caption in the photo album reads "With Lt Takemoto NR RTO Hakodate Jan. '47". Takashi stands on the right in front of the jeep. Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-294/

img Loading luggage (ddr-densho-397-206)

The caption in the photo album reads "Loading our VAL packs Note: FB Cotner on pack on ground". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-206/

img Demonstration against Yoshida government (ddr-densho-397-229)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anti Yoshida Cabinet Demonstration - Some came in on trucks". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-229/

img Ships in Hakodate Harbor (ddr-densho-397-278)

The caption in the photo album reads "Afternoon sun casts on Romantic waters of Hakodate Harbor Jan. '47". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-278/

img Demonstration against Yoshida government (ddr-densho-397-237)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anti Yoshida Cabinet Demonstration". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-237/

img Japanese children (ddr-densho-397-191)

The caption in the photo album reads "The children of Sapporo - Note the attire". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-191/

img Japanese school (ddr-densho-397-310)

The caption in the photo album reads "A math class in session Note: Teacher's attire, Suspending electric lamp, pole to left stove chimney". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-310/

img Demonstration against Yoshida government (ddr-densho-397-241)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anti Yoshida Cabinet Demonstration - 'Perish from Earth, Yoshida!'". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-241/

img Christmas decoration (ddr-densho-397-265)

Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-265/

img Horse drawn cart (ddr-densho-397-187)

The caption in the photo album reads "A two wheel cart Sapporo". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-187/

img Preparing ladder for passengers (ddr-densho-397-204)

The caption in the photo album reads "Natl laborers prepare for unloading of PSGRS". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-204/

img Airfield in Hokkaido (ddr-densho-397-219)

The caption in the photo album reads "Snowy Chitose airfield en route to Tokyo". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-219/

img Nisei soldiers leaving billet (ddr-densho-397-291)

The caption in the photo album reads "Lts Takemoto and Satoda leaving billet Feb. '47". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-291/

img Japanese man (ddr-densho-397-87)

The caption in the photo album reads "The familiar face in Kyoshi Oct. '46". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-87/

img Orientation for Repatriation Center (ddr-densho-397-339)

The caption in the photo album reads "Orientation of EM for repat interog [interrogation] Hakata Port Mar '47". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-339/

img Japanese American soldier poses with Japanese woman (ddr-densho-397-170)

The caption in the photo album reads "What?". Takashi Matsui poses with a Japanese girl while out at a dinner party in Sendai, Japan. Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-170/

img Two men pose at War Ministry Building (ddr-densho-397-133)

The caption in the photo album reads "War Ministry Building - Tukio and Art". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-133/

img Soldier on Repatriation ship (ddr-densho-397-348)

The caption in the photo album reads "Repatriation Ship 'Unzen Maru' - Disregarding signs". The sign mentioned in the caption is in Japanese. Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-348/

img American servicemen (ddr-densho-397-127)

The caption in the photo album reads "War Ministry Building - Wolves glancing at objects of interest not in picture". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-127/

img Demonstration against Yoshida government (ddr-densho-397-240)

The caption in the photo album reads "Anti Yoshida Cabinet Demonstration - 'Workers rebel against Tyrannical taxes'". Takashi Matsui was stationed in Japan with the U.S. military during the Allied occupation of Japan after the end of World War II.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-397-240/

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